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Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope
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How are you now? My circumstances are similar to yours, duration and dose, so am interested in how you are progressing. The benzo prescribed to me for panic attacks 20 years ago was xanax .05 with no warnings, to take as needed for insomnia as well. Now, I want to taper off them entirely but the withdrawal is very real and difficult to recognize in the moment.
I hope you have gotten some help.
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I’m still very dependent on them, truly I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of them. I will be 72 soon and I’m a two time survivor of cancer, my pho was basically giving me more when cancer showed up and then reducing my prescription when I was in a better place. This type of behaviour is not okay but rather very counterproductive, I will continue to try with the help of the Ashton Manuals. I think it’s helpful in giving me a guideline to follow, you can download it so no need to buy it, good luck to you and don’t give up on hope.